Overview
Maxat Akhmejanov (makschem) is a versatile online chess player known for fast instincts, stubborn endgames, and a clear taste for the thrill of quick time controls. Preferred time control - Bullet - but do not be fooled: Maxat is also a Blitz marathoner and a dangerous Rapid player. This profile highlights playing style, favorite openings, notable streaks, and a few placeholders to explore the record in more depth.
- Username: makschem
- Preferred time control: Bullet (likes chaos with a clock)
- Notable peak - see Blitz peak: 1909 (2025-07-31) and Bullet peak: 1698 (2024-02-08)
Playing Style and Strengths
Maxat blends tactical flair with surprising staying power. Games tend to go long - the average decisive game lasts around 70 moves - which speaks to persistence and endgame savvy. A few quick takeaways:
- Endgame frequency is high - Maxat grinds positions until something gives.
- Comeback rate is exceptional - after falling behind, Maxat often stages recoveries (Comeback rate ~84%).
- Tactical resilience - win rate after losing material is solid, and the psychological tilt factor is measurable but manageable.
- Best time of day to challenge Maxat: roughly 02:00 according to their win patterns. Brave challengers only.
Openings and Repertoire
Maxat favors lively and sometimes offbeat systems. The Scandinavian Defense features heavily, especially when playing Black. White repertoire shows a fondness for the Scotch and various aggressive lines. Below are signature openings with quick notes.
- Scandinavian Defense - one of the most played openings, used as both White and Black. See Scandinavian Defense.
- Scotch Game - a favorite from the White side; solid win rate and many practical tests.
- Barnes Defense - small sample, big smile - surprisingly high win rate in Bullet and Rapid when employed as a surprise weapon.
- Philidor and Caro-Kann Exchange - often used to steer games into technical but playable endgames.
- Curious samples: Blackburne Shilling Gambit and Amazon Attack appear in the playbook - expect tricks and traps.
Want to study a typical move sequence? Try this short illustrative line:
Career Highlights and Streaks
Maxat has logged enormous volume in Blitz while remaining an active Bullet specialist. Highlights and streak records to note:
- Blitz volume and longevity - an extremely active Blitz resume with many thousands of games across recent years.
- Longest winning streak: 11 wins in a row.
- Longest losing streak: 12 games - a reminder that even the best go through rough patches.
- Current streak: on a short one-game losing streak as of the last update.
- Strength-adjusted win rate is healthy across time controls, with Rapid showing slightly higher adjusted success than Bullet and Blitz.
Visualize rating trends for Blitz over the last decade:
Notable Opponents and Head-to-head
Maxat has a few repeat opponents and some lopsided head-to-heads. The most-played opponent is ascorr, with an outstanding record:
- ascorr - 16 games, record 15 wins, 1 loss. A clear confidence booster.
- baraka92 - 10 games, competitive scoreline.
- Other frequent names include katastrofa2, massimokaufmann, prince2581 and a handful of rivals with 5 to 7 encounters.
Looking for a training partner or rivalry to analyze? Try searching these usernames and challenge them to a rematch.
Time Patterns and Tactical Notes
Maxat’s wins have subtle time preferences and tendencies that opponents can exploit or fear:
- Strongest hours by win percentage: early morning hours and midday spikes - notably around 02:00 and 08:00 show elevated performance.
- Win rate by day of week stays fairly steady - Monday and Sunday look slightly friendlier.
- Average first capture occurs around move 5, indicating a willingness to trade early but not to overextend recklessly.
Fun Facts and Personality
A few light touches that make Maxat's profile memorable:
- Nickname on the board: makschem. Expect quick mouse moves and faster blunders.
- Endgame love - long grinding wins are part celebration, part coffee-fueled endurance test.
- Comeback specialist - if you think the game is over, check again. Maxat loves the cliffhanger finish.
Extra Resources and Placeholders
Use the following placeholders to navigate or expand the profile in the parent application:
- Peak Blitz rating placeholder: 1909 (2025-07-31)
- Explore the Scandinavian - Scandinavian Defense
- Sample Blitz rating chart:
Profile last updated around 2026-02-28. To study games, challenge makschem at their favorite time control and prepare for long endgames.